1. Honda Civic Si

MSRP: $21,905

The car that launched the import tuning scene as we know it today still soldiers on. With its 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter motor, the new Civic Si is the most powerful Civic ever sold in the U.S. This new car also has one of the best 6-speed manuals in existence, an LSD option and an extremely balanced chassis.

Recommended mod:Honda is good about squeezing every last drop of power it can out of its motors, so it would be costly to squeeze any significant amount of power out of the Civic Si’s naturally-aspirated K20. Instead, ditch the horrendously ugly stock wheels and replace them with lightweight racing wheels. Then wrap those rims in stickier tires and enjoy the improved performance and looks.

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